Xmas in Bulgaria is slightly different and not led from market trends but instead from the conventional spirit that initially sparked the tradition within the start. The lead up to the Festive season occurs over a two month time frame and the celebration by itself is not as huge commercially as it is in the West. During Communist time, Xmas was not popular as a religious festival given that the Communist regime forbids religion.

Families eating out in Bulgaria will almost certainly find kid friendly dinner recipes on the menu at most bars or restaurants. Sure you can find McDonalds, Kentucky fried chicken etc. here but if you opt to try the more traditional informal Mehana/tavern (or restaurant) in Bulgaria, families with fussy eaters may be surprised at how Bulgarian food is straightforward yet scrumptious.

A recent survey report by Bloomberg has placed Bulgaria 73 out of 143 of the healthiest country to live in. The survey was authorised by the World Health Organisation to discover how healthy nations were with at least a population of a million to gain the score.

Winter is looming in Bulgaria,and days are now crisp with bright blue skies and in some parts of the country. Areas like the Rhodope Mountains, the sun can still be strong enabling you to still wear a T-shirt.

Bulgarian times are getting harder for locals and expats alike, what with the rising cost of food and the government's recent decision to tax the interest on the savings earned in banks here, we ask ourselves, what's next?